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How custom software is built

How custom software is built, phase by phase: design on site, development and integration, delivery to the department, and what stays with you at the end.

Where we have already done it

How is custom software built?

In phases, and the first one is not code. You start from a prototype that the people who will use the software try out, so problems surface while changing them is still cheap. Then development in phases, each with a date, and delivery: code, documentation and environments stay yours, even if one day you change supplier.

We are a solutions company, not a product company.

We develop tailored software: we turn your needs into products that work. Our way of working goes through three phases, always with the same team.

Three phases

Our workflow

Each phase has a page that describes it in full.

Phase 1

UX UI Design

  • UX design. How people will use the software, so it is intuitive, efficient and satisfying.
  • User research and testing. Who will use it, with what preferences and needs; then trials with real users to assess its usability.
  • UI design. A visual look consistent with the company’s identity and values.
UX UI Design

Phase 2

Software Development

  • Analysis and research. The client’s needs and requirements, as a solid foundation for the project.
  • Development. The software’s features and design, with the appropriate technologies.
  • Continuous testing. Ongoing checks on efficiency and compliance with the design.
Software Development

Phase 3

Software Delivery

  • Configuration. The production release, prepared and checked against the requirements.
  • CI/CD. Automated testing and release, with a repeatable procedure.
  • Support. Monitoring, updates and patches to fix bugs.
Software Delivery

Where we have done it

Experience

We are the technology partner for every kind of digital solution: portals, management software, applications and software of every type.

Guide

Progressive Web App or native app?

How to choose the right technology for your project.

Read the guide

Our answers

To the questions you ask us most often.

How long does it take to develop a custom application?

It depends on the complexity of the project. We can usually give an estimate after a first conversation.

How do you handle the security of the software you develop?

It is a priority: we use secure development practices and test the software regularly to find and fix vulnerabilities.

What happens after release?

We provide ongoing support, updates and maintenance so the software keeps working correctly.

What exactly does a software house do?

It designs, develops and manages software tailored to its clients’ needs.

Why a software house instead of off-the-shelf software?

To get a tailored solution, dedicated support and the ability to adapt the software to changing needs.

How can delivery times vary?

With the complexity of the project, the features required and the availability of resources. We always give realistic estimates: the priority is the quality of the product.

Frequently asked questions

Custom software or an off-the-shelf product?

An off-the-shelf product, as long as your process looks like everyone else’s. When it stops looking like it, you pay for every adaptation to a vendor who then keeps it.

What do you build to measure?

Mobile apps, web apps, portals for customers and suppliers, management systems and shop-floor tools, integrated with ERP, MES, warehouse and line machines.

Who owns the code?

You do. If one day you choose another supplier, you hand them the source and the documentation.

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